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Meet Dr Narinder Singh Kapany, the Indian scientist whose work powers today’s digital world How Dr Narinder Singh Kapany’s discovery of fiber optics transformed the internet and modern medicine Meet Dr Narinder Singh Kapany, the Indian scientist whose work powers today’s digital world How Dr Narinder Singh Kapany’s discovery of fiber optics transformed the internet…

Dehradun declares one-day holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres amid heavy rain alert Following a forecast of heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department, the Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday, August 5.This order covers all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along…

Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they…

जीवाजी यूनिवर्सिटी का गजब कारनामा Jiwaji University result 2026: Jiwaji University has announced the result for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students who appeared for the university examinations can now access their scorecards online through the official result portal by entering their roll number. There is a wide range of courses including BA, BSc, BE,…

Karnataka NEET counselling faces delays as KEA postpones Kannada test and addresses technical issues BENGALURU: Bugged by technical glitches, Karnataka Examination Authority has extended the last date for UG-NEET students to link their roll number to August 7. “A server issue is being faced, and its maintenance is being undertaken. Accordingly, the date for UG…

TISS reschedules annual convocation for Aug 22, announces reimbursement for student losses MUMBAI: After abruptly cancelling its annual convocation just two days before the scheduled ceremony last weekend, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has rescheduled the event for Aug 22. In another mail, the institute has asked students to submit their reimbursement claims…

Indian Air Force to activate AFCAT 02/2026 admit card download link today for 379 vacancies AFCAT admit card 2026: The Indian Air Force is scheduled to release the admit card for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 today at 11 AM. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the…

MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 begins today The Medical Counselling Committee, or MCC, is starting NEET UG counselling 2026 registrations today, August 5. This counselling is only for admissions under the 15% All India Quota, deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, AFMS, AIIMS, JIPMER and a few other participating institutions.According to the official schedule, the Round…

MIRM launches MBA in Healthcare Administration programme to meet rising industry demand PUNE: With India’s healthcare sector expanding rapidly and creating millions of employment opportunities, demand for skilled professionals is expected to double by 2030. Tapping into this growing need, the Mulshi Institute of Retail Management (MIRM) has launched its MBA in Healthcare Administration programme…

Pravin Gandhi College of Law becomes Mumbai University’s first autonomous law institute. (Representative Image) MUMBAI: SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, has become the first law college under Mumbai University to be granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college has been granted autonomy for a period of 10 years, effective from…